Malacia completes move to FC Cincinnati
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- Manchester Evening NewsLocal press
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- newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Bruna Reis)
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Key points
- Dutch left-back signs one-year deal with MLS side, with option for 2027/28 season
- Malacia departs after four years at United, hampered by two serious knee injuries
- Made 50 appearances for United overall but featured sparingly in recent campaign
Summary
Tyrell Malacia has joined FC Cincinnati on a one-year contract following his summer departure from Manchester United. The Dutch defender, who arrived at Old Trafford from Feyenoord, struggled to fulfil his early promise as Luke Shaw's long-term successor after suffering significant knee problems that sidelined him for extended periods.
After a loan spell at PSV, Malacia returned to United for the 2025/26 season but made limited impact, appearing in just eight matches from November onwards. He told ESPN the chapter at Old Trafford was closed and expressed gratitude for his time there despite the setbacks.
Original headline
Forgotten Man United flop signs for new club as move confirmed
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